Durango is a town of rural mountain charm and character, and has many big city conveniences, including a state-of-the-art new hospital, fine restaurants, hotels, shopping, a four-year college, golf courses, first class fly fishing, numerous outdoor hiking and biking trails, both alpine and cross country skiing, rafting, and kayaking, with endless activities for the outdoor sports enthusiast. There are 40 national and state parks within a days drive. It is located 6,512 ft. above sea level, surrounded by scenic mountain views, and over 300 days of sunshine each year. Comfortable summer temperatures reach the upper 80s, while the autumn days are clear, cool and full of vibrant foliage colors. The crisp and sunny winter days often feature abundant, light powdery snow.

The La Plata County area that includes Durango and Bayfield has a population of 44,000. La Plata County Airport runs daily commercial air service to Denver, Salt Lake City, Dallas and Phoenix, with seasonal service to Houston, and includes facilities for full service general aviation. The property is 100 miles from Telluride, 170 miles from Grand Junction, 200 miles from Albuquerque and Santa Fe, about 300 miles from Denver and Colorado Springs, and 450 miles from Phoenix.

Grounds and Exterior Amenities

Brazilian hardwood decks on several levels surround the house and capture multiple views of the mountains

House built around a center outdoor alcove with stacked stone re-circulating pond and lush native grasses.

Irrigation system and professional landscaping with seasonal flower gardens and vegetable garden

Multiple sitting areas amidst gardens

Outside up-lighting accents landscaping and architecture

2.5 acres of common space with view shed unobstructed; no further building in this area allowed

Sandstone steps to house flanked by native garden plantings and trees

1,000 gallon buried propane tank

General Home Features

Well placed building site situated on 1.29 private acres surrounded by Colorado Open Space and exquisite views of La Plata Mountains

House designed by Jon Pomeroy, trained in the Frank Lloyd Wright style with sweeping openness to maximize each living area

Centrally located near downtown Durango, schools, Community Recreational Center and the head of the Colorado Hiking Trail

New York Interior designer, Thomas Britt, has created an elegant yet cozy and casual feeling throughout the home; all furniture and decorations (other than family heirlooms) negotiable for turn-key living

6,000 SF, 4 bedroom and 4.5 bath home

Completely remodeled and added on to in 2000, this home offers an additional suite with second master bedroom and kitchenette

Separate exercise room, den, crafts studio and green-house room

Ideal open floor plan with great flow for entertaining

Tremendous amount of natural light dances throughout the home

Sandstone, moss rock and concrete structural walls give inside unique, warm character, and brings outdoors inside; keeps heat in during winter and cool in summer; sandstone and moss rock from property

Custom built rift oak cabinetry in gourmet kitchen and bathrooms

Toto efficiency toilets and Jado fixtures throughout

Polished chrome door, bathroom and kitchen hardware throughout

8-17 ft. ceilings

Over-sized, solid core doors on Rickson hinges

Wide plank, white oak flooring throughout home

3 wood-burning fireplaces with gas starters

State-of-the-art integrated sound systems, SMART low-voltage lighting systems as well as wireless network; lighting throughout home all on dimmers

Recessed lighting throughout with spots for highlighting artwork and niches; stair lighting

Intercom paging system, SMART alarm system and security system

Forced heating and A/C with HEPA filters; radon mitigation system controlling radon far below EPA limits

Floor to ceiling fabric drapes on many windows; retractable screens on outside doors

2.5 car garage is heated with cement floors and storage

Foyer

Steps down into open area with living room (2 seating areas), dining room and kitchen, continuing to den, providing a large open living area

Intricate, hand-strung, abstract Equisetum sculpture on solid wall; opposite wall looks to outside alcove with re-circulating pond and lush native grasses

Two guest coat closets; one for long coats and the other for casual coats hanging on swivel hooks, both with shelving above

Living Room/Dining Room/Den

Large area with three separate seating alcoves

Two wood-burning fireplace with gas starters, set into sandstone and moss rock wall

Dining room and seating area open to kitchen

Multiple floor to ceiling windows capture exquisite La Plata Mountain views

Large picture window with light-sensor electronic screen

Entire wall of built-in custom rift oak bookshelves with pull-out drawers and file cabinets; granite counter top and ample storage

All have beautiful views of the La Plata Mountains and open up to a Brazilian hardwood decks; perfect for entertaining

The expansive living room, dining room and den constitutes one open and flowing area, yet each designed with a distinctive flavor

Guest Suite Bedroom and Atrium Bathroom (off Den)

Soothing large bedroom with king-size bed

Floor to ceiling fabric linen drapes and Roman shades

Hidden closet space

Sizable atrium bathroom built around an enclosed planter bed and large pine tree. The trunk of the tree comes up from the planter bed and the foliage on the upper branches are seen through large skylight

Moss rock and sandstone large open shower with dual showerheads

Concrete countertops with porcelain basin

Tea for Two Jacuzzi tub

Views to the mountains, yet private

Kitchen

Large open kitchen with granite countertops throughout

Kitchenaid dishwasher

Sub-zero side-by-side fridge & freezer

2 separate Sub-zero fridge drawers

Compactor

Warming drawer

Large double stainless steel sinks situated to look out at the La Plata Mountains

Dacor gas burners with overhead exhaust vent

Easy access ample storage space open shelving for larger dishes

Double-door pantry with pull-out shelving and drawers

Bi-level granite counter island with pull-out storage underneath

Separate granite counter computer desk

Utility storage/broom closet includes sink and wine rack

Gorgeous views of La Plata Mountains and Perrins Peak from kitchen work areas

Powder Room

Set against moss rock wall, counter to ceiling mirrors

Skylights give very airy feeling

Black glass basin sink on concrete wall-to-wall counter; black Toto toilet

Workout Room

Floor to ceiling mirrors on 2 walls; rubber mat flooring

Entrance to separate guest bathroom

Wired for surround sound and TV

Built in shelving

Full gym; Hoist 2 position weight machine, True treadmill, Tectrix stepper, Tectrix recumbent bike, power block hand weights, bench and mat for floor exercise

Guest Suite Two

King-size bed with night stands

Windows looking out to La Plata Mountains

Bathroom floor and counters of Durango Tile

Large shower/tub combination with sliding glass shower door enclosure

Counter to ceiling mirrors with oversized, hidden mirror medicine cabinet

Sliding glass doors out to deck

Master Bedroom Suite

Expansive master bedroom with several seating areas

Wood-burning fireplace with gas starter and alcove log storage

Built-in bookshelves and art ledges

Floor to ceiling linen drapes

Double sliding glass doors out to deck

Master bath with Durango tile counters and flooring

Double porcelain sinks

Tea for Two Jacuzzi tub with great views of mountains

Separate make-up vanity with counter to ceiling mirrors

Separate, roomy water closet with bidet

Walk-in closet with his and her storage

Built-in pull-out Lucite drawers

Office/Studio/Separate bathroom

Built in drawers, work tables, shelving

Natural lighting

Entrance to bathroom from office and guest apartment; Durango tile floor and counters, porcelain sink, shower/tub combination with sliding glass doors; views out to Perrins Peak and gardens

Laundry Room

Built-in cupboards and shelving

Utility sink

Washer/dryer

Pull down stairs accesses attic storage

Guest Suite Apartment w/Kitchenette

Shared bathroom with office; see above

Double doors cleverly hides kitchenette

4-burner electric range

Wide porcelain sink

Fridge; microwave; exhaust fan

Built-in cupboards and drawers

Living area with 2-walls of windows looking out to Perrins Peak

Roman shades of linen and dimming screens on all windows

Separate bedroom with king-size bed

Double door wall-to-wall recessed closets with built in drawers and shelving

Beautiful views of Perrins Peak

Green House Room

Grow lights

Built-in stainless steel counters and shelving

Utility sink

Garage

2.5 car garage

Heated with concrete floors

Utility storage closet with built-in shelving

Wildlife and Recreation

The property has an ideal combination of woodlands, manicured lawns and gardens in a very private setting. Commonly seen are migrating elk, deer, coyote, red tail hawks, eagles, and many other small animals and birds. For downhill skiing, Durango Mountain Resort is 35 minutes from the property, while Wolf Creek and Silverton Mountain Ski Areas are 1 1/2 hours away. Cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling are also available throughout the area. The beginning of the Colorado Trail is just mile from the property. Summertime is filled with opportunities for riding, hiking, fishing, boating, golfing and visiting the local Durango to Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners National Monument.

Excellent golf can be found at Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Hillcrest Community Club, the private Glacier Club (memberships available), and a top-rated public course at Pinion Hills in Farmington, NM (approximately 40 miles).